Rail Traffic Controller - Talent Pool
Rail Traffic Controller - Talent Pool
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28-06-2025
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Our Network Operations Control - Rail Traffic Control Office is creating a talent pool of Rail Traffic Controllers to support the overall daily operation of the Metrolinx Rail Service Network to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains on-track equipment and personnel. In this safety focused role you will coordinate response to service incidents and emergencies and enhance Metrolinx ability to provide safe and reliable public transportation services.
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Network Operations Control - Rail Traffic Control Office is creating a talent pool of Rail Traffic Controllers to support the overall daily operation of the Metrolinx Rail Service Network to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains on-track equipment and personnel. In this safety focused role you will coordinate response to service incidents and emergencies and enhance Metrolinx ability to provide safe and reliable public transportation services.
This is a 24/7 operation and may include working variable shifts/hours weekends and rotating off-days.
This role may be located in Toronto or Oakville.
What will I be doing
- Support and coordinate critical network operations to ensure the safe and efficient movement of trains; effectively planning scheduling and managing railway assets to minimize train delays.
- Oversee and coordinate service adjustments implementation to provide on-time services that address unforeseen circumstances and to accommodate special events.
- Maintain an on-going awareness of the operation equipment and signals operating manuals and Train Control applications.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with on-track resources for the performance of maintenance work and inspections to avoid delays to scheduled train with internal and external stakeholders during service recovery and emergency incident management to relay service status updates.
- Triage emergency situations efficiently effectively and with minimal supervision; coordinate theresponse and communicate procedures within Metrolinx in support of major emergency situations.
- Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to rule compliance and safety issues and suspected security breaches to the appropriate authorities.
- Contribute to the development of internal policies procedures and processes for NOC dispatch operations. Identify and recommend improvements and efficiencies arising from operational observations to the Leadership Team.
- Support corporate objectives of growing service capability and customer satisfaction.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a diploma in Business Administration Transportation or related field or acombination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Four (4) years progressive experience in a transportation control center or related experience.
- Ability to obtain Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) certification is required. (Training will be provided.)
- Organizational and collaboration skill to manage multiple and changing functional and service priorities.
- Analytical problem solving critical thinking and decision-making skills to assess and respond quickly to evolvingemergencysituations.
- Proficiency in software applications including MS Office (e.g. Word Excel).
- Strong communication skills to build cooperative working relationships with external stakeholders.
- Must be able to satisfy minimum fitness for duty requirements outlined in the Canadian Railway Medical Guidelines Handbook for Safety Critical roles.
Assets include:
- Knowledge of transportation operations principles practices and applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing passenger rail services (e.g. Transport Canada (TC) Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) etc.) is astrong asset.
- Knowledge of operational management principles within a fast paced multi-disciplinary environment.
- Environmental safety and/or regulatory transportation courses or certifications.
- Previous experience as Rail Traffic Controller.
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email .
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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